1960s Turquoise Ribbon Lace On Tulle Sleeveless Mod Mini Shift Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Turquoise Ribbon Lace On Tulle Sleeveless Mini Shift Dress: This stunning and iconic 60s Mod silhouette is amplified by a stellar fabric in a floral ribbon embellished pattern...
1990s CHANEL Black Bustier , Skirt and detachable Sleeves
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1998 3 pcs Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Black Crepe Bustier Corset and Creme bustle skirt with detachable sleeves and short sash that you can style it as a strap or scarf. Perfect for We...
1960s Givenchy Haute Couture Silk Organza Blue Sheath Cocktail Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s Givenchy Haute Couture Blue Silk Linen Dress designed by Hubert de Givenchy. Sleeveless and large collar at the back. Fit best size: Small 2 or 4. Perfect for cocktail dinner ...
NWT 1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Bodycon Stretch Sleeveless Beach Cocktail Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the late 1990s, this chic black stretch Dolce & Gabbana dress features thin straps, a square neckline, and small slits on either side. This never-worn Dolce & Gabbana beach dres...
1950s Philip Hulitar Ivory and Black Velvet Pearl Encrusted Beaded Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Phillip Hulitar 1950s, ivory silk chiffon and black velvet cocktail dress is the perfect party dress or great for wedding. Gown has intricate black velvet, ivory silk chiffon, pearl encrusted, leaf-motif bodice and its double-layer, silk chiffon ballroom skirt...
S/S 1992 Gianni Versace Light Green Ribbed Knit Bodycon Mini Dress Cap Sleeve
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This ribbed bright green Gianni Versace mini dress, designed by Gianni Versace for the Spring/Summer 1992 collection, is a form-fitting bodycon piece. It features off-the-shoulder pe...
NWT S/S 2007 Michael Kors Runway Pink Chiffon Flare Ribbon Trim Ballerina Dress
By Michael Kors
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous pink chiffon ballerina dress from the Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2007 runway collection. Crafted from flowing pink chiffon, this elegant dress is accented by a ...
Y YIGAL AZROUEL Vintage Green Long Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Y YIGAL AZROUEL Vintage Green Long Adjustable halter top Ruffled Pullover Silk trim Has stretch Size 0 Excellent Condition final sale
Gucci Off White Silk Shirtwaist Maxi Dress with Tie Belt
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible off white silk maxi shirtwaist style maxi dress from Gucci. It has a notched collar, 4 front flap patch pockets (2 chest, 2 hip) and a matching tie belt. There are Guc...
Tomato Red Cheongsam style Maxi Dress Circa 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1970s cheongsam style maxi dress tomato red with tiny white dot print throughout bright & colorful flower power "border print" sleeveless high collar side split hem back ...
Joseph Magnin 1960s Vintage Tartan Plaid Mini Dress, Wool, XS Size
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Label: Joseph Magnin Circa: 1960s Color: Tartan Plaid Vintage plaid mini dress. a-line silhouette. vibrant shades of purple, orange, green and yell...
Jean Paul Gaultier maxi dress in perfect condition
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Iconic maxi dress by Jean Paul Gaultier, made of technical stretch fabric with refined multicolor check pattern. Slim-fitting silhouette with long sleeves and a crew neckline, typica...
Beige Wiggle Dress, Circa 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage early 50s beige & metallic dress. sheath silhouette. short raglan sleeves. v neck collar. decorative bow on the bodice. metallic chevron and horizontal striped pattern. two f...
Suzy Perette Lace Dress, Circa 1950s
By Suzy Perette
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage Suzy Perette bobbin lace dress with a cha cha hem. mermaid silhouette. collar is a high cowl neck in the front and low v in the back. dress falls to below knee length. back m...
Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Novelty Print Dress, Circa 1959
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Alfred Shaheen bombshell wiggle dress signature Shaheen hand printed cotton red and cream abstract tapa print Hawaiian islands map print 50th state written throughout in gold...
CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Eastern Grace Red Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Paris // Shanghai Runway Dress — As seen on Kristen Stewart in the Campaign — ~ A silhouette cast in ceremonial fire, this red velvety knit dress from Chanel’s Paris–Shanghai collection...
1980s Ann Lawrence Vintage Metallic Gold and Black Beaded Fringe Evening Dress
By Ann Lawrence
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning construction! Vintage metallic gold and black evening dress by Ann Lawrence with a full structured skirt and beaded fringe trim. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure....
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2006 Vintage Silk Lace Floral Midi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
This is the perfect little day dress. Especially for bridal bride wedding festivities. John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage SS06 Vibrant floral pattern 100% silk Iconic micro but...
Grey jacquard bustier dress with sequin VIVIENNE WESTWOOD RED LABEL
By RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey jacquard bustier dress with sequin. Main fabric composition: 55% polyester, 39% nylon, 6% stretch. Boned bustier inside with sequin embellishement and the back made of stretch t...
CHANEL 14K$ Extremely Rare 2009 Pearl Embellished Dress 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Exceptionally Rare Navy Dress with Jewel Pearl Embellishment — Runway Spring 2009 Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld — // As seen on Audrey Tautou and featured on multiple magaz...
Chanel 98P Dragonfly Print Silk Chiffon Sheer Overlay Maxi Dress with CC Buttons
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Spring 1998 Chanel long dress in layered silk chiffon. Constructed with a semi-sheer iridescent purple silk chiffon overlay printed with a dragonfly motif, layered over a coordinati...
CHANEL 13K$ Black Pearl Embellished Dress with Jewel Brooch 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Haute Couture “Gatsby Nocturne” Bejewelled Dress with Pearl Brooch — An Extremely Rare Collectible Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique valuation: over $13,000 ~ The s...
Black bi-material wrapped dress with buckle THIERRY MUGLER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black bi-material ( crepe and cotton) wrapped dress with buckle closure on the front side. Rayon or acetate lining inside the shoulder only. Raglan sleeve. Hidden snap closure on the...
CHANEL 2022 Sunlit Yellow Boucle Dress with Logo Belt 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Bouclé Knit Dress with Logo Belt — Spring 2022, Virginie Viard —Highly coveted · modern house-code piece — This is a Viard-era piece with immediate recognizability: a mode...
2000's Donatella Versace Black Greek key design cut out halter neck Mini Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
2000's Donatella era Versace Halter neck mini dress. This sexy cut out dress is crafted from a stretchy black grecian key design fabric featuring a fully adjustable neckline, cut out...
CHANEL Rare Paris / Byzance CC Gripoix Buttons Dress 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
From the opulent Paris / BYZANCE 2011 Collection envisioned by Maestro Karl Lagerfeld, ~ this shimmering Chanel dress emerges as a reliquary of Byzantine grandeur and couture precis...
CHANEL Paris / BYZANCE Dress with CC Gripoix Buttons 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Paris-Byzance Patinated Cashmere Masterpiece Dress Runway Creation by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A rare relic of wearable Byzantine splendor, this Chanel dress from the Paris / BYZANC...
CHANEL 12K$ Iconic Yellow Tweed Dress with Belt 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Runway of FRENCH RIVIERA Cruise 2012 Collection — Lemon Yellow Lesage Tweed Dress with Logo Belt y Karl Lagerfeld — // Boutique value: over $12,000 ~ A sunlit relic dress ...
CHANEL Paris / MONTE-CARLO Iconic Black Tweed Dress 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Paris / Monte-Carlo Black Tweed Dress with Belt ~ An iconic creation from Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris / MONTE-CARLO collection, this Chanel dress embodies the Maison’s eternal g...
CHANEL Extremely Rare Collectible Green Tweed Dress 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Extremely Rare Collectible Green Tweed Dress — Fall 2009 Runway Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A cornerstone of Chanel mythology — immortalized in campaigns and worn by c...
Marni Robe 2 tons FR38 Two Tone Cotton Poplin Dress Pleated Skirt UK10 US8
By Marni
Located in PARIS, FR
Marni dress in two-tone cotton poplin. The pink shirt-style top is trimmed with black piping and features a shirt collar fastened with four hidden snaps down to the waist. It has lon...
CHANEL Paris / Venice Runway Shimmering Baroque Dress 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Paris / VENICE Shimmering Baroque Dress — Cruise 2010 Runway Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ This is not merely an evening dress. It is a moving fresco ~ A garment as a ...
Junior Guild Original Dress, Circa 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage cocoa brown rayon crepe dress. sheath silhouette. bracelet sleeves. fluttering cape style bodice with large flounce bow in the center. flounce peplum at hips. dress falls to ...
CHANEL cream pink blue silk 07C GRAFFITI TWEED Dress 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel dress features a striking blend of textures and playful color. The fitted, sleeveless top is crafted in cream crepe silk (100%) with an allover graffiti-st...
Callaghan Purple Cotton Knit One-Shoulder Dress, c.1970s
By CALLAGHAN
Located in Alford, MA
Callaghan mid-calf-length dress crafted of purple cotton knit featuring a unique one-shoulder design with a long, fitted torso and a full, heavily gathered skirt that falls from the ...
SAINT LAURENT black silk 2017 BEADED CRYSTAL FRINGE Cocktail Dress 40 M
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Saint Laurent cocktail dress in black silk (100%), exquisitely embellished with black and silver beadwork throughout. Features a sleek, sleeveless fitted silhouette wi...
CHANEL Paris / Cuba Crimson Lesage Tweed Dress 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Crimson Lesage Tweed Dress — Runway of PARIS / CUBA Cruise 2017 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ A radiant artefact of the Maison’s Caribbean dreamscape — the collectible ...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
CHANEL 9K$ New Paris / Monte-Carlo Iconic Burgundy Tweed Dress 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Paris / Monte-Carlo Burgundy Tweed Dress — The Camellia’s Crown and Logo Belt ~ An iconic creation from Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris / MONTE-CARLO collection, this Chanel dress em...
Alexander McQueen New Dress with Front Slits AW 1999
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red fine wool dress from Alexander McQueen. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a bateau neckline, and 2 slits along each front leg. The back has a zipper closing and it is...
Sue Brett 1960s Women's Canary Yellow A-Line Dress with Lace Sleeves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Label: Sue Brett Circa: 1960s ---------------->><<------------------- Vintage 60s canary yellow dress. A-line silhouette. round coll...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Iridescent Purple Silk Taffeta Maxi Dress
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1980s Iridescent purple silk taffeta maxi dress featuring ruffled neckline & attached self-fabric tie belt, ruched elasticated bodice leading to tiered drop-wa...
CHANEL Rarest Paris / Salzburg Blue Edelweiss Dress 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Collectible Edelweiss Knit Dress — Paris / SALZBURG Métiers d’Art 2015 Runway Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld — — worn by Cara Delevingne on Runway // Boutique Value: Over $...
Spring 2002 Christian Dior by John Galliano Pencil Grey Tailored Shift Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Spring / Summer 2002 Christian Dior by John Galliano Tailored Shift Dress, in a Pencil Grey wool / lycra blend material that clings to the figure. The dress features plaited detail...
Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld 1970's Ecru Silk 1920's Inspired Drop Waist Dress
By Chloé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A darling 1970's Chloé dress from the defining era of Karl Lagerfeld's reign. This sweet silk dress is detailed with delicate early 1920's inspirations such as the drop waist silhoue...
CHANEL Runway Beige Iridescent Tweed Dress 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New stunning Chanel woven fantasy tweed dress from Ad Campaign of 2018 Fall / AUTUMN Forest / Collection - CC logo charm at waist - colour and detail like a masterpiece!CHANEL · Wove...
Valentino Boutique Cut out Back Dress 1990s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black dress from Valentino. It is fitted, sleeveless with a zipper front and a deep V sheer covered cutout in the back. It fully lined in black silk and has silk bound edges...
Alexander Mcqueen Resort Floral Reverse-Print Bustier Dress, 2016
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Alexander McQueen's 2016 Resort collection comes this sexy bustier-centric dress. We are getting major Italian va-va-voom energy from this piece, with the greenery motif across....
Vivienne Westwood 'Dressing Up' A/W Pearl White Boulle Dress, 1991/1992
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vivienne Westwood dress so fabulous, that the Dame herself wore one (in black, which we also have) when meeting with Lady Diana! Following the iconic A/W 1990/1991 The Portrait col...
Tom Ford for Gucci 1990s Black Leather Dress with Scarf Neck IT 40
Located in Berlin, DE
A fitted leather dress from Gucci, designed under the creative direction of Tom Ford and dating to the 1990s. The design reflects Ford’s early Gucci-era focus on precise tailoring, s...
Spring 2010 Dolce & Gabbana Distressed Blue denim Strapless Ruffle Mini Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
A fun Spring / Summer 2010 Dolce & Gabbana Mini dress, (Seen on the Runway). This strapless Mini dress is crafted from a distressed blue denim with raw hem edges featuring a full...
Pale pink silk night gown with thread embroideries Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink silk night gown with thread embroideries. Tiny pleats on the bust. SIZE 40/42 /L
CHANELl 8K$ Couture Tweed Dress with Floral Appliqué 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
— Chanel 2010 Lesage Tweed Dress with Couture Floral Embellishment — boutique value over 8,000$ — ~ From Chanel’s Spring 2010 “Countryside” collection, as envisioned by Karl Lage...
$528Sale Price|20% Off
Dolce & Gabbana Red & Black Rose Print Sheath Dress
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous, ultra feminine Dolce & Gabbana red rose print sheath dress. Bought for £1950 and worn twice - has been dry cleaned. Made from smooth black viscose crepe with a romantic...
80's Tricot Comme des Garçons Grey Gingham Wool Blend Plunge Maxi Dress
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Tricot Comme des Garçons sleeveless gingham dress in a soft grey wool blend. Long, straight silhouette with an front and back exaggerated deep V neck, wide shoulder straps, and low c...
Halston Purple Linen Dress, 1970s
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signature simple but effective silhouette from Halston circa 1970s. Luscious grape silk "Marilyn Monroe" style. Fully lined with deep v neckline and wide banded waist. Great afternoo...
CHANEL black 91A TIERED VELVET & CHIFFON GOWN Dress 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel evening gown is crafted in black velvet and chiffon for a refined interplay of structure and lightness. It features a fitted velvet bodice accented with te...
Ralph Lauren Pink Floral Cottage Core Cotton Dress, 1980s
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early piece by Ralph Lauren. Timeless 1980's Americana little pink and cream cotton floral sundress. Fitted bodice with gathered skirt, scoop neck and racer back. Button down detail...
Paul Louis Orrier High Drama Painterly Floral Cocktail Dress, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A more luscious dress would be hard to find. From French designer Paul Louis Orrier - a 1980s high style cocktail dress in muted tones with a painterly floral print. Dramatic silhou...
Madame Grès Haute Couture Tomato Red Silk Cocktail Dress, 1970s
By Madame Gres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Creatively constructed dress by the fabulous Madame Grès. Vibrant tomato red silk twill knee length cocktail dress. Intricate darting and seam-work make for a unique silhouette. Mini...
Luxurious and versatile, designer day dresses are as well suited to tea at an upscale hotel as they are to your next garden or rooftop party.
Today’s featherlight unisex day dresses — as well as the vibrant vintage day dresses of the 1950s and ’60s — look quite different from the heavy, fabric-rich de rigueur garments of the Victorian era. In the late 19th century, a woman of a certain standing might have multiple dresses to wear throughout the day: specifically, one or two for the daytime and one for the evening. For example, a long-sleeve silk dress with a prominently flared back and a round collar of gold beaded lace that hugs the neck would be suitable for stepping out during the day, while a velvet gown trimmed in silk embroidery but overall comparatively informal in appearance would be worn for afternoon tea at home. At night, a silk velvet evening dress could feature natural world motifs such as butterflies (a characteristic of Art Nouveau design) and have short sleeves adorned with lace and ruffles and a scooped neckline — the perfect attire for the theater.
During the 1920s, after all the chores were done, a woman would change from her housework clothing into a more fashionable day dress to run her errands or socialize. Some 1920s day dresses were brightly colored and featured bold patterns — a cotton dress with a dazzling floral print, perhaps, or, in the case of the more venturesome Art Deco apparel sold in high-end couture fashion boutiques of the era, semi-sheer silk garments embellished with three-dimensional beadwork or rich metallic gold lamé.
Today, a closet full of casual vintage day dresses is a must-have. Whether you opt for black, crimson or beige, day dresses bring an element of glamour to your next appointment, and in the summer, who doesn’t love a wonderfully simple, lightweight day dress cut in cotton and linen?
Because different fashion designers of every decade have offered their own take on the widely loved day dress, you’ll be able to find a variety of vintage and designer day dresses on 1stDibs. Search by creator to find enduring designs by the likes of Emilio Pucci, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior, or browse by period to uncover a scintillating collection of cotton and satin patterned dresses of the 1950s and ’60s.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
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